Fabric for garments and items providing electromagnetic radiation protection

ABSTRACT

A novel fabric combination is provided to absorb electromagnetic radiation (ER) and electromagnetic field (EMF) waves. The fabric combination may be shaped into a wearable garment or an electronics case or cover. The fabric combination includes carbon yarn or carbon pieces, elastic yarn, and a soft yarn, such a wool or cotton. No metals configured to reflect ER and EMF waves are used, such as silver. The elastic yarn is a carbon stretch yarn made up of synthetic elastic fabric, such as spandex, and carbon fibers. The fabric combination absorbs ER and EMF waves from the environment, produced by electric devices, such as phones, laptops, tablet computers, microwaves, ovens, robots, 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi radiation, Bluetooth, or any other device or environmental sources emitting ER and EMF.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present invention claims priority to U.S. Provisional ApplicationSer. No. 63/109,466 filed Nov. 4, 2020 which is hereby incorporated inits entirety at least by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to protective clothing and itemsbut more particularly to a fabrics for garments and items utilizingcarbon providing electromagnetic radiation protection.

2. Description of Related Art

Electromagnetic radiation is emitted from electronics, such as mobilephones, laptops, cell towers, Wi-Fi routers, and other electronicdevices. With the upcoming 5G towers being installed around the globeeven more and stronger radiation will be emitted in the environment.Consequently, a functional product consisting of a fabric combination isprovided to protect people from electromagnetic radiation andelectromagnetic magnetic fields (EMF) provided.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following presents a simplified summary of some embodiments of theinvention in order to provide a basic understanding of the invention.This summary is not an extensive overview of the invention. It is notintended to identify key/critical elements of the invention or todelineate the scope of the invention. Its sole purpose is to presentsome embodiments of the invention in a simplified form as a prelude tothe more detailed description that is presented later.

It is an object of the invention to provide a fabric combinationconfigured to absorb electromagnetic radiation (ER) and electromagneticfield (EMF) waves, wherein the fabric combination may be shaped into awearable garment or an electronics case or cover.

In order do to so, a woven fabric combination providing electromagneticradiation and electromagnetic field protection is provided, comprisingcarbon yarn and elastic yarn, wherein the woven fabric does not consistof metals.

In one embodiment, the carbon yarn is a majority of the woven fabric. Inone embodiment, the elastic yarn essentially consists of a syntheticelastic fabric and carbon fibers. In one embodiment, the syntheticelastic fabric is spandex. In one embodiment, the carbon fibers areapproximately 35% of the elastic yarn. In another embodiment, wool yarnis further provided. In another embodiment, the woven fabric consists ofa ratio of 80% carbon yarn, 15% wool yarn, and 5% elastic yarn. In oneembodiment, the woven fabric is configured to absorb electromagneticradiation and electromagnetic field waves from the environment. In oneembodiment, wherein the woven fabric is configured to absorb at least97% of the electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic field wavesfrom the environment.

In another embodiment, a garment essentially consisting of the wovenfabric of the combination above is provided, wherein the garment is hator beanie hat configured to protect a wearer's head from electromagneticradiation and electromagnetic field waves. In yet another embodiment, agarment essentially consisting of the woven fabric of combination aboveis provided, wherein the garment is a shirt, blouse, scarf, pants,dress, suit, or other clothing item configured to protect a wearer fromelectromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic field waves.

In another aspect of the invention, a headwear garment providingelectromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic field protection isprovided, comprising woven fabric consisting of carbon yarn, carbonstretch yarn, and a soft yarn, wherein the woven fabric is configured toabsorb at least 97% of the electromagnetic radiation and electromagneticfield waves from the environment.

In one embodiment, the carbon stretch yarn essentially consists of asynthetic elastic fabric and carbon fibers. In one embodiment, the wovenfabric consists of a ratio of 80% carbon yarn, 15% soft yarn, and 5%carbon stretch yarn. In one embodiment, the soft yarn is wool yarn orcotton yarn. In one embodiment, the headwear garment it a hat or abeanie hat. In another embodiment, the headware garment does not containsilver or metals.

In yet another aspect of the invention, a woven fabric is providedconsisting of at least 80% carbon yarn, 1-15% wool yarn, and 1-5%elastic yarn, wherein the elastic yarn consists of synthetic elasticfabric and carbon fibers and the woven fabric is configured to absorb atleast 97% of the electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic fieldwaves from the environment. The foregoing has outlined rather broadlythe more pertinent and important features of the present disclosure sothat the detailed description of the invention that follows may bebetter understood and so that the present contribution to the art can bemore fully appreciated. Additional features of the invention will bedescribed hereinafter which form the subject of the claims of theinvention. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that theconception and the disclosed specific methods and structures may bereadily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structuresfor carrying out the same purposes of the present disclosure. It shouldbe realized by those skilled in the art that such equivalent structuresdo not depart from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth inthe appended claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

Other features and advantages of the present invention will becomeapparent when the following detailed description is read in conjunctionwith the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a garment providingelectromagnetic radiation protection according to an embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 2 is a detailed view of the woven fabric of the garment accordingto an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 illustrates various examples of electromagnetic radiationproducing devices according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary example of a beanie hat garmentconsisting of the woven fabric of the present invention to provideelectromagnetic radiation protection.

FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary example of a computer tablet coverconsisting of the woven fabric of the present invention to provideelectromagnetic radiation protection.

FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary example of a phone case consisting ofthe woven fabric of the present invention to provide electromagneticradiation protection.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

The following description is provided to enable any person skilled inthe art to make and use the invention and sets forth the best modescontemplated by the inventor of carrying out his invention. Variousmodifications, however, will remain readily apparent to those skilled inthe art, since the general principles of the present invention have beendefined herein to specifically provide a fabric providingelectromagnetic radiation protection, which may be used to creategarments and electronic covers and cases.

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a garment providingelectromagnetic radiation protection according to an embodiment of thepresent invention. Referring now to FIG. 1, an exemplary garment 100providing electromagnetic radiation protection is illustrated. In oneembodiment, the garment is a hat. In alternative embodiments, othergarments and items providing electromagnetic radiation are provided.These will be discussed in greater details below.

Advantageously, the hat or headwear garment is an ideal choice to carryout the present invention as preventing electromagnetic radiation from awearer's head is critical. However, it should be understood that anytype of garment may be provided, including but not limited to shirts,blouses, scarfs, pants, shorts, dresses, suits, athletic gear, etc.

In one embodiment, the garment is constructed of at least two wovenfabrics 102. In a preferred embodiment, one of the at least two fabricsis carbon yarn. In other embodiments, one of the at least two fabrics isany form of carbon material. Advantageously, the carbon yarn isconfigured to absorb electromagnetic radiation 104. It should be noted,that the present invention does not provide any fabrics or materialsthat are configured to reflect electromagnetic radiation. One reason toexclude the use of any radiation reflective material is that they aremostly harmful to the environment. Another reason to exclude use of theradiation reflective materials in the present invention is to preventthe harmful radiation from going back into the environment after theradiation is reflected off the garment. For instance, silver is a commonmaterial configured to reflect radiation, however, the use of silver isharmful to the environment as it does not dissolve and is toxic. For thepurposes of this disclosure “toxic” is defined to mean “harmful throughconstant exposure.” For the purposes of this disclosure “fabric” isdefined to mean “one or more of materials, fabrics, fibers, yarns,textiles, or similar materials combined via weaving, knitting, bonding,braiding, crocheting, knotting, tatting, felting, printing, or similar.”

FIG. 2 is a detailed view of the woven fabric of the garment accordingto an embodiment of the present invention. Referring now to FIG. 2, thedetailed view 102A of the woven fabric is illustrated. The providedexample shows two woven fabrics 106A and 106B, however more than twowoven fabrics may be provided. As previously discussed, at least onefabric, such as 106A, is carbon yarn. In one embodiments, the otherfabrics provided may include, but are not limited to, wool yarn, cotton,lyocell (Tencel®), bamboo yarn, synthetic elastane fiber (Lycra®), or acombination thereof, such a mixed fiber. Sustainable and recycledmaterials are preferred. It is critical that the carbon yarn ispositioned throughout the entire garment such that the carbon yarnprovides complete electromagnetic radiation protection in place wherethe garment covers the wearer. More specially, the carbon yarn is actinglike a shield, the more it covers the body of the wearer, the moreprotection it provides. The area that is covered by the garment iswhat's protected from radiation. In some embodiments, the thickness ofthe carbon yarn may vary. The other materials selected are selected fortheir preferred characteristics, breathability, warmth, cooling,stretchability, while keeping in mind the environmental impact of thematerials selected.

In another embodiment, woven fabric material is a combination of woolyarn, carbon stretch fabric, and carbon, wherein the carbon stretchfabric contains approximately 35% carbon fibers and elastane fiber, suchas Lycra®, and the carbon essentially consists of approximately 80% ofbroken carbon. As previously mentioned, the materials selected arecritical to absorb the electromagnetic radiation and electric andmagnetic fields (EMFs) rather than reflect the electromagnetic radiationand electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) back into the environment, assuch the material should be free of any metals, e.g. silver. In anotherembodiment, the woven fabric material essentially consists of 80% carbonyarn, 15% wool, and 5% stretch yarn. In some embodiments, the wool maybe replaced with similar fabrics, such as cotton. The percentagesdiscussed are necessary to absorb a predetermined about of ER and EMFwaves from the environment, which is at least 97%. In the addition tofabric, in some embodiments, solid carbon pieces formed to the shape ofthe garment to item may also be provided. In some embodiments, the solidcarbon pieces may be positioned to cover the organs of the wearer, suchthat the organs are protected from ER and EMF waves. For example, carbonpieces can be positioned approximate to the heart the wearer.

FIG. 3 illustrates various examples of electromagnetic radiationproducing devices according to an embodiment of the present invention.Referring now to FIG. 3, various examples of electromagnetic radiationproducing devices are illustrated. In some embodiments, the devices mayinclude, but are not limited to cell towers 108, cellphones 110, andWi-Fi routers 112. As previously discussed, new 5G cell towers are beinginstalled globally which provides 5G, which many scientists claim thisEMF (Electromagnetic Field) exposure is harmful to our health. Further,people carry cellphones frequently, and often the cellphones are inclose proximity to the head of the user when the cellphone is in use.Thus, the headwear garment, as well as other garments and items providedby the present invention are useful in protecting users from these typesof electromagnetic radiation producing devices. It should be understood,that these electromagnetic radiation and EMF producing devices are justa few examples, and should not be considered an exhaustive list.

The fabric combination of the present invention absorbs at least 97% ofER and EMF waves from the environment, produced by electric devices,such as phones, laptops, tablet computers, microwaves, ovens, robots,4G, 5G, Wi-Fi radiation, Bluetooth, or any other device or environmentalsources emitting ER and EMF. In one embodiment, the functional carbonwoven fabric protects the wearer and absorbs EMF as follows: up to 700MHZ-99.9%, up to 2000 MHZ (2 GHZ)-99.90%, up to 5000 MHZ (or 5 GHZ)99.6%.

FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary example of a beanie hat garment 113consisting of the woven fabric of the present invention to provideelectromagnetic radiation protection. Referring now to FIG. 4, thebeanie hate garment 113 is another example of a headwear garmentutilizing the electromagnetic radiation and EMF absorption features ofthe present invention. As previously mentioned, any type of garment maybe provided, however the following are various types of headweargarments: baseball, bowler, beaning, bucket, cowboy, fedora, newsboy,trapper, beret, cloche, deerstalker, Gatsby, panama, visor, balaclava,turban, or any known style of hat. The hat design used for the presentinvention may be selected for the features of the design, seasonal,coverage, location, style, etc. It should be understood, that theselected design may vary and the critical aspects of the invention isthe use of carbon yarn throughout the entire garment and the avoidanceof radiation reflecting materials.

FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary example of a computer tablet cover 114consisting of the woven fabric of the present invention to provideelectromagnetic radiation protection. Referring now to FIG. 5, thecomputer tablet cover 114 with the woven fabric described above providesa material configured to absorb electromagnetic radiation and EMFproduced by a tablet computer (not illustrated). The cover or case 114may be modified in size to hold any sized tablet and/or laptop computer.In some embodiments, a fastening element, such as a non-metallic zipperor hook-and-loop fasteners (Velcro®) may be provided.

FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary example of a phone case 115 consistingof the woven fabric of the present invention to provide electromagneticradiation protection. Referring now to FIG. 6, the phone case 115 withthe woven fabric described above provides a material configured toabsorb electromagnetic radiation and EMF produced by a mobile smartphone (not illustrated). The case 115 may be modified in size to holdany sized phone, and may include openings for camera features andscreens. In other embodiments, the case 115 is configured to fullysurround the phone to prevent electromagnetic radiation and EMF wavesfrom passing through the case, useful when storing and transporting thephone.

The woven fabric may be constructed or produced by a variety of methods,including via a loom either by hand or machine, as well as 3D printing.Once the fabric is created, it can be shaped, cut, pressed, stitched,etc. into the desired garment or item as well known in the art. Thefunctional fabric combination of the present invention should offer atleast a 97% protection (absorption rate) of electromagnetic radiationand EMF waves. In one embodiment, the novel material combination andfabric ratio provides 97-99% protection (absorption rate) ofelectromagnetic radiation (ER) and EMF waves.

Although the invention has been described in considerable detail inlanguage specific to structural features, it is to be understood thatthe invention defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limitedto the specific features described. Rather, the specific features aredisclosed as exemplary preferred forms of implementing the claimedinvention. Stated otherwise, it is to be understood that the phraseologyand terminology employed herein, as well as the abstract, are for thepurpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.Therefore, while exemplary illustrative embodiments of the inventionhave been described, numerous variations and alternative embodimentswill occur to those skilled in the art. Such variations and alternateembodiments are contemplated, and can be made without departing from thespirit and scope of the invention.

It should further be noted that throughout the entire disclosure, thelabels such as left, right, front, back, top, bottom, forward, reverse,clockwise, counter clockwise, up, down, or other similar terms such asupper, lower, aft, fore, vertical, horizontal, oblique, proximal,distal, parallel, perpendicular, transverse, longitudinal, etc. havebeen used for convenience purposes only and are not intended to implyany particular fixed direction or orientation. Instead, they are used toreflect relative locations and/or directions/orientations betweenvarious portions of an object.

In addition, reference to “first,” “second,” “third,” and etc. membersthroughout the disclosure (and in particular, claims) are not used toshow a serial or numerical limitation but instead are used todistinguish or identify the various members of the group.

What is claimed is:
 1. A woven fabric combination providingelectromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic field protectioncomprising: carbon yarn and elastic yarn, wherein the woven fabric doesnot consist of metals.
 2. The woven fabric of claim 1, wherein thecarbon yarn is a majority of the woven fabric.
 3. The woven fabric ofclaim 2, wherein the elastic yarn essentially consists of a syntheticelastic fabric and carbon fibers.
 4. The woven fabric of claim 3,wherein the synthetic elastic fabric is spandex.
 5. The woven fabric ofclaim 3, wherein the carbon fibers are approximately 35% of the elasticyarn.
 6. The woven fabric of claim 3, further comprising wool yarn. 7.The woven fabric of claim 6, wherein the woven fabric consists of aratio of 80% carbon yarn, 15% wool yarn, and 5% elastic yarn.
 8. Thewoven fabric of claim 7, wherein the woven fabric is configured toabsorb electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic field waves fromthe environment.
 9. A garment essentially consisting of the woven fabricof claim 8, wherein the garment is hat or beanie hat configured toprotect a wearer's head from electromagnetic radiation andelectromagnetic field waves.
 10. A garment essentially consisting of thewoven fabric of claim 8, wherein the garment is a shirt, blouse, scarf,pants, dress, suit, or other clothing item configured to protect awearer from electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic field waves.11. The woven fabric of claim 8, wherein the woven fabric is configuredto absorb at least 97% of the electromagnetic radiation andelectromagnetic field waves from the environment.
 12. The woven fabricof claim 8, wherein the woven fabric is shaped into a tablet cover,laptop cover, or phone case.
 13. A headwear garment providingelectromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic field protectioncomprising: woven fabric consisting of carbon yarn, carbon stretch yarn,and a soft yarn, wherein the woven fabric is configured to absorb atleast 97% of the electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic fieldwaves from the environment.
 14. The headwear garment claim 13, whereinthe carbon stretch yarn essentially consists of a synthetic elasticfabric and carbon fibers.
 15. The headwear garment claim 13, wherein thewoven fabric consists of a ratio of 80% carbon yarn, 15% soft yarn, and5% carbon stretch yarn.
 16. The headwear garment claim 13, wherein thesoft yarn is wool yarn or cotton yarn.
 17. The headwear garment claim13, wherein the headwear garment it a hat or a beanie hat.
 18. A wovenfabric consisting of at least 80% carbon yarn, 1-15% wool yarn, and 1-5%elastic yarn, wherein the elastic yarn consists of synthetic elasticfabric and carbon fibers and the woven fabric is configured to absorb atleast 97% of the electromagnetic radiation and electromagnetic fieldwaves from the environment.
 19. A garment essentially consisting of thewoven fabric of claim 18, wherein the garment is hat or beanie hatconfigured to protect a wearer's head.
 20. A garment essentiallyconsisting of the woven fabric of claim 18, wherein the garment is ashirt, blouse, scarf, pants, dress, suit, or other clothing itemconfigured to protect a wearer.